Sisquoc Falls
California · height not recorded · Last verified 2026-05-15
Today at Sisquoc Falls: mostly clear, 54°F.
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54°F
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Sunrise 5:45 AM · Sunset 8:10 PM · 14h 24m
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Sisquoc Falls is a waterfall in Santa Barbara County, California. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Sisquoc Falls is a large plunge type waterfall located in the San Rafael Mountains of Santa Barbara County, California, about 65 miles (105 km) east of Santa Maria. It is located in the backcountry of the San Rafael Wilderness on Falls Canyon Creek, a tributary of the Sisquoc River.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sisquoc Falls (this page) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wellhouse Falls | 15 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Seven Falls | 19 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Tangerine Falls | 19 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Hot Springs Falls | 20 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Nojoqui Falls | 29 mi | — | — | — | — |
Questions visitors ask about Sisquoc Falls
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How far is Sisquoc Falls from a major city?
Sisquoc Falls is 14 miles from New Cuyama (about 20 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
34.7433, -119.7313
Sources and live status
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Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sisquoc_Falls
Wikidata (Q24191697)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24191697
GeoNames (5396138)
https://www.geonames.org/5396138/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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